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The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Britney Spears ex tells Piers Morgan singer is ‘oppressed’ like women in Iran

The "Free Britney" saga continues.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom takes action after the FBI’s chilling warning about a potential Iranian drone strike on California

In a report by ABC News, the FBI warned police departments in California about potential drone strikes by Iran. Gov. Gavin Newsom reassured Californians on X, but social media users have been skeptical of the FBI alert.

The Mary Sue

Iranian drone threat? FBI warns California police, but one official waves it off as ‘not actionable’

False alarm!

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Iran issues new Strait of Hormuz demand as US military prepares to escort ships

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The Independent UK

President Trump Advises Iran to Avoid 2026 World Cup for ‘Their Own Life and Safety’

Iran’s sports minister claimed that “under no circumstances” can the national team participate in the competition co-hosted by the U.S.

Sports Illustrated

UAE news: Hotels refuse to raise prices for stranded tourists as flights cancelled across the emirates amid Iran vs US-Israel war

UAE hotels are assuring travellers of stable prices and support amidst regional air travel disruptions. Prioritising guest safety and flexible bookings, the hospitality sector is working with authorities to aid stranded passengers. While tourism faces a shock, hotels are promoting staycations and the UAE remains committed to its reputation as…

The Times of India

Top Iranian nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strikes, Netanyahu says

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The Independent UK

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Exxon, Chevron, and other US oil and gas producers and refiners hit all-time-high stock values amid Iran war while consumers pay the price

The U.S. aims to fill gaps in global oil and gas demand from the Iran war, but big worldwide shortfalls mean big profits.

Fortune

Morning Mail: Iran vows to fight on, capital gains tax benefit in wealthy suburbs, drone surveillance fears

First message in the name of new supreme leader says Iran will continue oil blockade; richest Australians take bulk of CGT discount, report says

The Guardian - AU

California officials say no imminent Iran threat found after FBI alert

Gavin Newsom says drone concerns always ‘top of mind’ and it’s about ‘preparedness for worst-case scenarios’

The Guardian - US

In linking Iran to Russia, Healey could be laying ground for hard choices ahead

Defence secretary connects Middle East conflict to plight of Ukraine, sympathy for which remains relatively high

The Guardian - UK

Crude Oil Surges as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Thursday closed up +8.48 (+9.72%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed up +0.1763 (+6.32%). Energy prices settled sharply higher on Thursday due to comments from Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who said that Iran's leverage of closing the Strait of Hormuz...

Barchart

Nat-Gas Prices Gain on Carry-Over Support from Crude Oil's Surge

April Nymex natural gas (NGJ26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.024 (+0.75%). Nat-gas prices on Thursday rallied in sympathy with crude oil and European gas prices amid the Iran war, which is dragging on. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday that Iran's leverage of closing the Strait...

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Iran war: the search for an ‘off ramp’

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A deadly strike, or Call of Duty clip? How the US government is trying to memeify the war on Iran

Millions of people recently watched a video posted by the White House showing US strikes against Iranian targets. The clip didn’t just resemble Call of Duty: it mixed real strike footage with footage from the game itself, complete with “killstreak” animations designed to reward performance and simulate achievement.

The Conversation

Friday essay: ‘epic fury’ – the men of MAGA might be the most emotional US leaders ever

In 2016 and again in 2024, Donald Trump ran against two supremely qualified presidential candidates, who both lost. Both had decades of service to government and high-ranking jobs within Democratic administrations. Both were women.

The Times of India

Hours before Mojtaba Khamenei's 1st statement, reports claimed he was in coma; officials deny

Reports suggest Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is critically wounded and in a coma following an air strike, possibly losing limbs and suffering severe internal injuries. This comes as Iranian state TV aired a statement vowing retaliation, while a government adviser claims he is "safe and sound.

The Times of India

Qatar news: Travel influencer drives across Doha desert to Riyadh, viral video shows escape route amid Iran vs US-Israel war

A travel influencer's viral video documents a lengthy desert journey from Doha to Riyadh by land due to flight disruptions caused by the Iran vs US-Israel war. The experience highlights how travellers are improvising escape routes, with many opting for overland travel to reach operational airports amidst widespread airspace closures…

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the cost of Trump’s war on Iran: the world’s poor will pay most dearly

Editorial: The economic fallout of the US-Israeli assault and Tehran’s retaliation is spreading fast, and pushing the most vulnerable towards disaster

The Independent UK

Photos of a central Beirut district struck by Israeli bombs

Israel's military bombed a busy residential and commercial district in central Beirut after issuing a warning for residents to evacuate, saying it was targeting Hezbollah sites. The strikes hit a building in the Bashoura district twice, in the closest attack to downtown since the start of the war on Iran…

Axios

This military rebel group could join the Iran war next against the U.S.

The Houthis warned earlier this week that their "fingers are on the trigger."

Evening Standard

Terrorists threatening to target Britons in Gulf, warns Foreign Office as Trump's war against Iran rages on

UK citizens in Iran conflict zone being urged to be ‘aware of your surroundings at all times’

The Independent UK

British troops in Iraq shoot down Iranian drones after base attacked

Ministers say Putin’s ‘hidden hand’ is supporting Iranian drone strikes

Barchart

Supply Concerns Support Coffee Prices

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Thursday closed up by +4.50 (+1.57%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed up by +72 (+2.03%). Coffee prices finished sharply higher on Thursday due to the Iran war, which has closed the Strait of Hormuz and disrupted global shipping. Iran’s Supreme Leader...

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